Samo Pečovnik
@samopeovnik
Product marketing leader delivering go-to-market strategy and sustainable growth across energy and e-mobility.
What I'm looking for
I’m a marketing and product marketing leader with 20+ years of experience driving commercial growth, go-to-market strategy, and customer acquisition across energy, sustainable mobility, financial services, and digital transformation. I translate complex solutions into clear, customer-centric value propositions and scalable strategies that deliver measurable business impact across B2B and B2C.
At Petrol Group, I lead Product Marketing for Energy and Sustainable Mobility Solutions, managing a team of four and coordinating cross-functional initiatives across product management, sales, CRM, UX, communications, procurement, and external partners. I define and execute go-to-market strategies, own product positioning, and lead integrated omnichannel campaigns across digital, TV, radio, events, and performance channels.
Earlier, I led omnichannel and website performance work at UniCredit Banka Slovenija, including serving as Chief Editor of the Bank’s Website and improving SEO, UX, landing pages, and CRO through analytics, heatmaps, and customer feedback. I also built and modernized digital platforms and digital marketing execution at Sberbank banka and began my career supporting ATL/BTL campaigns, sales promotions, and customer-facing content and copywriting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Product Marketing - Energy and Sustainable E-Mobility Solutions for B2C
Aug 2019 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Leading Product Marketing activities across energy supply, energy solutions, sustainable mobility and e-mobility products for residential and business customers.
Key responsibilities:
• Lead and develop a team of 4 marketing professionals while coordinating cross-functional initiatives across product, sales, CRM, UX, communications, and external partners
• Define and execute go-to-market strateg
Head of Product Marketing
Petrol d.d.
Aug 2019 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Leads Product Marketing for energy supply, energy solutions, and sustainable/e-mobility products for residential and business customers. Owns positioning and customer value propositions and drives omnichannel go-to-market strategies and conversion optimization across B2C and B2B.
Digital Expert (Omnichannel)
UniCredit Banka Slovenija d.d.
Sep 2016 - Jul 2019 (2 years 10 months)
Led development and performance of digital channels, online acquisition programs, and improvements to the bank’s web ecosystem. Served as Chief Editor of the bank’s website and helped design omnichannel acquisition and marketing programs using paid media and email.
Digital Expert for Omnichannel marketing strategy and business development
Sep 2016 - Jul 2019 (2 years 10 months)
As a key member of the bank’s digital transformation activities, I led the development and performance of digital channels, online acquisition programs, and strategic improvements of the bank’s web ecosystem.
Key responsibilities & achievements:
• Chief Editor of the Bank’s Website, overseeing lead generation, landing pages, content strategy, SEO and UX improvements. Led daily operations and lon
Digital Platform Leader, Digital Banking Department
Jan 2013 - Aug 2016 (3 years 7 months)
As Digital Platform Leader, I drove the development, performance and modernization of Sberbank’s digital ecosystem, spanning online acquisition, web & mobile platforms, and multi‑channel digital marketing. My role combined strategic planning, hands‑on execution, cross‑department collaboration and responsibility for key digital transformation projects.
I planned and implemented digital marketing c
Digital Platform Leader
Sberbank banka d.d.
Jan 2013 - Aug 2016 (3 years 7 months)
Drove development, performance, and modernization of Sberbank’s digital ecosystem, including online acquisition, web and mobile platforms, and multi-channel digital marketing. Planned and launched digital channels and campaigns, supported UX improvements, and led major website redesign and digital projects to increase adoption.
As a Marketing Specialist, I supported the bank’s commercial and communication goals across multiple product segments by managing advertising campaigns, sales promotions and the development of digital and offline marketing materials. I worked closely with creative and media agencies to ensure high‑quality execution, consistent brand messaging and effective customer targeting.
I was responsible fo
Marketing Specialist
Sberbank banka d.d.
May 2005 - Jan 2013 (7 years 8 months)
Supported the bank’s commercial and communication goals by managing advertising campaigns, sales promotions, and development of digital and offline marketing materials. Planned and executed ATL/BTL campaigns and led website content development, including managing a full website redesign.
Customer Care (Call Center)
NLB d.d.
Jan 2000 - Jan 2003 (3 years)
Provided customer care in a call center for NLB d.d. during 2000–2003.
Worked as Customer Care in Call center at NLB d.d..
Worked as a Personal Banker at NLB d.d. from 1998 to 2000.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IEDC - Bled School of Management
Strategy in Action
2022 - 2023
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Sciences
BA, Communication Studies - Marketing Communication
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies - Marketing Communication
Completed a BA in Communication Studies - Marketing Communication at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Sciences (2016).
NETFORK - Akademija za poslovni internet
Internet manager, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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